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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34557
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May 18, 1965

ARC-1965-A-34557

3/4 front view of model with flaps up. V/STOL Aircraft: Wind tunnel investigation of rotating cylinder applied to...

ARC
NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
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Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser was lifted by helicopter from the ramp at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

AFRC
NASA image: jsc2024e013783
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Feb 12, 2024

jsc2024e013783

A team of engineers lifts the mast into place atop of NASA’s VIPER robotic Moon rover in a clean room at NASA’s...

JSC
NASA image: 2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space Center.
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Aug 22, 2003

2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space Center.

Photographic documentation of the 2003 Ballunar Liftoff Festival Activities on the grounds of the Johnson Space...

JSC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand continues with test cell installation
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Jul 20, 2010

A-3 Test Stand continues with test cell installation

Employees at Stennis Space Center continue work on the A-3 Test Stand. As shown, a section of the test cell is...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2255
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May 6, 2013

KSC-2013-2255

A crane lifts the nosecone part of a solid rocket booster replica into place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage and SRBs
Video
Jun 4, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage and SRBs

Engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs prepare for the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 27, 1955

Douglas XA3D-1 #413 Airplane mounted in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Testing the wing boundary layer control of the A3D in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. Boundary layer control was added to...

ARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2
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Nov 15, 1981

Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2

The 122 foot tall Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia mated to its external fuel container (ET) and two solid rocket...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off of a barge and onto the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00043
Video
Apr 3, 2009

KSC-09-S-00043

On a mission to bring the International Space Station to full power, space shuttle Discovery lifted off March 15...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: Liftoff of Discovery on its maiden flight from CX-39A
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Aug 30, 1984

Liftoff of Discovery on its maiden flight from CX-39A

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery lifted off from launch pad 39A at the Kenendy Space Center for its maiden flight...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1964-AC-32744
Image
Jun 19, 1964

ARC-1964-AC-32744

XV-5A airplane installed in 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center with Tom Mills. The propulsive...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34560
Image
May 18, 1965

ARC-1965-A-34560

3/4 rear view of model with flaps down. V/STOL Aircraft: Wind tunnel investigation of rotating cylinder applied to...

ARC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight
Image
Nov 11, 2017

Dream Chaser ALT-2 Free Flight

Sierra Nevada Corp’s Dream Chaser successfully landed on an Edwards Air Force Base runway on Nov. 11, 2017, after...

AFRC
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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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